Brushing two to three times a day is an essential part of maintaining proper dental hygiene. However, a toothbrush has a hard time reaching all the tight spaces between your teeth. Bacteria feeds on the bits of food that… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘preventive care’
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New Year New Toothbrush
While New Year celebrations are being planned and holiday sweets are being consumed, who has time to worry about their teeth. But your teeth are one of the things that need to be taken care of in the new year…. Read More
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Bad Habits Equal Bad Teeth
We all have habits and behaviors that are a way for us to release energy as well as frustrations, but could these habits be ruining your teeth?
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Diseases, Disorders, and Your Oral Health
Just like your teeth can affect your overall health, your overall health and wellness can affect the health of your mouth. But do you know what illnesses can affect the mouth? Let’s take a look at a few.
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Cavities: Signs, Causes, and Prevention
Cavities are actually holes or structural damage to the two outer layers of a tooth. These layers are called enamel and dentin. Both of these layers of your teeth help protect the soft living tissue underneath called the pulp. As… Read More
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Back to School Spotlight: Packing Mouth Healthy Student Lunches
We’re going to deviate from the norm a little bit with this week’s blog in honor of the students heading back to school soon! Because we’re an Annapolis family dentist, it only seems fitting to address back to school time…. Read More
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How to Practice At Home Oral Health Care
If you follow our blog, you know that it’s important to get preventive treatment at least twice per year from your Annapolis family dentist. While it’s great to follow this routine, it’s not enough to keep your teeth healthy on… Read More
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Routine Preventive Care
It’s that time: the New Year. This is when we all make resolutions about our health and our appearance. Dental cleanings can help you work on both at the same time. Everyone wants to have a whiter, brighter smile. Make… Read More
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Preventive Care: The Importance of Routine Cleanings
There’s a good chance you’ve been hearing it ever since you started going to the dentist: you need to get a checkup and cleaning every 6 months. Nearly everyone knows this rule, but do you know why it’s so important… Read More